[OR_Archaeology] City of Springfield has opening on Historic Commission

[Susan White]

The City of Springfield is currently accepting applications to fill one open position on the Historic Commission.  The deadline to apply is 5pm on October 31, 2008.  Interested applicants are encouraged to attend the October 14, 2008 or November 5, 2008 Historic Commission meetings.
Interviews will be conducted by the City Council at the November 24, 2008 work session.  Confirmation of the chosen candidate will be at the City Council public hearing on December 1, 2008.  

Copies of the application form are available at the City Manager's Office in City Hall, 225 Fifth Street.  Electronic copies of the application may be requested by contacting Molly Markarian at 541-726-4611 or at mmarkarian at ci.springfield.or.us.      

Background:
The qualifications for membership on the Historic Commission include being appointees of  Willamalane Park & Recreation District or Springfield School District #19; or individuals who meet professional qualifications in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, archeology, or related fields who live within the Metropolitan Area General Plan boundaries; or residents, electors, or property owners within Springfield.

The Springfield Historic Commission is appointed by the City Council and serves to advance the identification, protection, preservation, education, and interpretation of Springfield's cultural heritage and history.  As such, the Commission conducts tours of historic sites and organizes projects and programs to encourage stewardship of the community's historic assets.  The Commission also reviews development and restoration requests within the Washburne Historic District and for other Springfield historic resources.  Historic Commission meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month starting at 5:30pm in the Library Meeting Room in City Hall.  

The vacancy is the result of the resignation of Roxie Metzler.  The candidate appointed will fill the remainder of Ms. Metzler's term, which expires on December 31, 2010.

For more information, contact Molly Markarian at 726-4611 or at mmarkarian at ci.springfield.or.us.